A Hand of Bridge
Two unhappy couples try and keep their minds on the game. As they gradually begin to speak their inner thoughts, all four streams of consciousness become woven together. From the light comedy framework an acute and sad portrayal emerges of people alienated from each other.
This chamber piece for four soloists and a small orchestra was written for
Menotti's Festival of Two
Worlds at Spoleto in Italy in 1959. Presented by Roderick Swanston. (contralto) (tenor) (sop) (bar)
Symphony of the Air, conductor
Vladimir Goischmann. Discs